Treatment For Herpies

Treatment options for Herpies are abundant. Oral, systemic treatments, bith by prescription and herbal, along with a myriad of topical preparations aimed at providing relief of pain , discomfort and the severity of the outbreak.

Treatment for Herpies

Herpies, or herpes, is difficult to treat not only due to it being a virus, but also because it hides within the nerve center of the patient.

There is no cure for herpies. (herpes) Several preparations are available to help diminish the outbreak, to speed the healing of the sores, and to help prevent future attacks.

Antiviral medication is available and is recommended for those having 6 or more outbreaks per year. Antiviral medication requires you to take the medication every day and is by prescription only.

Episodic treatment are treatments aimed at relieving the pain and discomfort and to promot healing during an outbreak.
A wide variety of topical creams and ointments for herpies is available.

Alternative treatments with herbal remedies such as goldenseal and grapeseed extract, Echinacea, and olive leaf extract can be used orally or in cream form which can be applied directly upon the cold sore.

Other natural herpes treatment products include L-lysine,(l-lysine has also shown to be very effective for cats who can get infected by a herpes virus as well. Though not the same Herpes Simplex that affects humans) melissa, topical zinc, adenosine monophosphate, astragalus, bee propolis, cat's claw, elderberry, eleutherococcus, kelp, sage, rhubarb cream, sandalwood, tea tree oil, and witch hazel.

Those with a compromised immune system are more at risk for frequent and more severe outbreaks.
Caring for yourself properly can be a great healp in reducing the frequency of herpies outbreaks.

Adequate sleep, (very important-sleep deprivation is a common cause for herpes outbreaks) stress management, and proper nutrition all play large roles in keeping herpes at bay.